C129 Mini 6-axis Helicopter: Cheap and super easy to fly!

Note: Multi-protocol module E129 protocol works with it.

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[Maltojo]

"Helicopters just want to kill themselves. All the time. Every time you fly them." Best line of the century. LOL!!! I'm a heli guy, but get lots of great help from your videos. I started out with a Walkera V120 about 4 years ago. What a struggle, but it has paid off. Just like you said, too easy can not be the best thing in the long run. Thanks for all the great stuff!

[jackmaddox]

Many MANY years ago a guy with a channel called 'PicoFlyer' was flying around with a Walkera MiniCP, a great little heli for that time, into which he'd mounted a small camera and VTX, and was actually flying FPV with that thing! Despite what you'd expect, there was very little noticeable jello, and it seemed to be a great platform for it... Ever since I've wanted to do something like that, and this little beast might be the right candidate at the right price for me to give it a shot... If I do, I'll post something about it... Great vid as always, cheers!

[RobisonRacing]

Lee, I've taken the same route. I failed miserably 8 or 9 years ago with helis trying and succeeding in their suicide quest. I gave up and started building multirotors and then on to fixed wing FPV. It always bothered me that I failed at them and looking at a long winter of hiding from the virus I decided to create a winter goal of learning them once and for all. I started with RealFlight9, dragged out my old Syma S107, bought a Blade 70S for indoors, an XK110, a Blade 120S, a Blade 150S, a Blade 230S V2, and a Flywing FW450 GPS helicopter. Yeah, I know. I'm an addict. LOL! HOWEVER, I can fly them and it's only January! LOL! They are easier now. Try the Blade 150S. Wonderful flier and would be brilliant in your back garden. Stay well!

[lure]

Good review. It's identical to the Eachine E129, just different graphic art on heli and box. Users should be aware that the charging circuitry is in the charging cable, not the battery, so IT IS NOT SAFE to try to charge the batteries using a generic USB cable. The connector on the battery seems to encourage you to do that, as it's a standard micro USB connector. So DON'T lose the charging cable!

[kwaaaa]

Ah, RC helis, how I miss flying them, but not enough to miss repairing them, lol.

[dubiouscircuits]

I have been watching your videos since 2014. I got my C129 from HK yesterday, it is the one of the best model helis I have flown, thanks for the recommendation. Today I subscribed, sorry it took so long. Looking forward to some better flying weather next week!

[brianroberts]

A top notch review. Everything a beginner needs to know without a bunch of fluff and unneeded data.
I fly mainly FPV Quads or Drones if you prefer.
Plenty of Co-Axials too. I've got a Blade Scout, no tail rotor, a Blade Tandum Rescue ( a double co-axial? )?, and a V911. Its just too cheesy and light weight.
I have too many trees at home to fly fixed wing stuff, i do have a a Duet, and a Twin Explorer and a Umex B-17 4 motor 6 channel bomber too.
But really stuck flying Quads at home.
I figured fixed pitch, altitude hold 8few parts will allow a little change of pace.
Ya know, GPS, alt hold, waypoints, orbit, and follow me isn't worth a hoot even with RTH if there's a tree in the way. LOL.
The new Beast Pro 3 will obstacle avoidance is out now.
Might as well watch a helicopter movie, huh?

[RadimentriX]

got that little one too not long ago and it's indeed very stable and robust. the blades don't care if you crash into some furniture. i have some marks on mine but i'm still on the first set of blades. shortly after that i bought a blade nano s3 and they don't compare at all. the nano is extremely mean even in the "easy" mode with low rate and the blades are so thin, they didn't survive the second battery charge. luckily there's also a second pair of blades in the box. but also the much more expensive blade comes with a plastic head so i'm not surprised that a cheap "toy" like the firefox doesn't have metal in its head

[Dunstire]

I still find it hard to believe that all of that electronic wizardry can be stuffed into such a small package and sold for the price.Can you imagine what this would have cost 20-30 years back? Kids today etc....

[lucan]

Awesome little heli. I have 1 electric 250 size left. Got rid of the nitro stuff except my 2 cars.

[johncgibson]

The flight time of helis are always phenomenal by the sheer disk area. I have been FPVing all-direct drive 250-gram single rotor with Betaflight. I think FPV helis will make a comeback with the simplified direct drives.

[rungy]

The Radiomaster TX16s can be used to control this helicopter using the E129 protocol. You may have to switch the Throttle / Elevator Inputs in the Inputs screen. The helicopter is VERY sensitive using default 100% outputs with the TX16.

[Fpvfreaky]

It flys really nice lee. Get a little fpv camera in there. I found a new hobby. Micro Rc trucks. I’m building one from scratch at tho mo. Really enjoying it, I might get this Heli. Cheers bud 👌😉🍻

[NATGEOANDSTUFFPaulbrannan]

Use to love my helis. Great work lee.stay safe buddy

[MCsCreations]

Awesome little helicopter, Lee! 😃
Great review!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[willay]

Just like my old Blade nano copter. I think I will pick this up, thanks!

[RB-qgqx]

I have this model and can confirm they are the most stable mini heli I have flown. I was surprised to get the stated 15 min flight time, Inside the plastic battery package is a generic lipo that could easily be changed if needed. I bought 4 batteries with mine so it was a bit more expensive. My only doubt is the longevity of the brushed motor.

[nosmokingnl]

Remember the trex400 and 600? Nitro? Setting up the swash, turning, and the furaba 401 gyro... multi rotors are perhaps complex as well, but mechanically a lot simpler, complexity moved to the FC. Crashing became a bit cheaper. Nice review btw. To bad, no 3d flying haha

[davehartley]

This little heli is more robust than you would think, I've crashed mine many times both indoors and outdoors without any damage.

[jamesemery]

very nice beginner copter, I've been reading about traditional helicopters on ardupilot I'll stick with planes and quads till I have more experience to build my own